Hi, Alex
A lot of information online is old, but it's generally still relevant when it comes to VA - one of my goals is to keep things as backward compatible as I can between versions. On the other hand, packs and profiles will tend to get a little bit out of date since games seem to change quite a bit. In that regard, recommending a free pack is difficult as most free packs get abandoned after their creators stop playing the game. If I were to recommend a prebuilt profile/pack, it would have to be from HCS. Their profiles are thorough and well-built, and they are proactive in keeping with the games they support (like ED and SC). Plus, they update their packs for free.
*Disclaimer - HCS is a completely separate company and I do not receive any remuneration for recommendations.